Ski resorts Ukko-Koli and Loma-Koli. Koli is a national park in eastern finland koli park finland
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The windows on the train are like big TV panels. They have black and white movies on their screens. A black forest covered with snow, white lakes covered with ice and a white sky with snow falling from... Honest monochrome. Only two colors - black and white... white... white.
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The train is amazing. Here, it seems, abroad ... No, exactly, abroad ... With border guards, customs officers, document checks ... And yet, without planes that turn the heart with their roar, registration and duty free ... everything ... too much It's just... Not really, is it? Like a trip to Samara... or St. Petersburg... Coupe, tea in a rare iron cup holder, with an invariably tinkling teaspoon... the sound of wheels. And time, which still beat with a frantic pulse at the Leningradsky railway station, suddenly stops, as soon as you get on the train.
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Finland is easy. It is closer than it seems, however, St. Petersburg residents have known this for a long time and travel around Scandinavia in their cars. They go like they're going to the country. Who go fishing, who go skiing, who, just for food.
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Ukko Koli-Ukko-Koli (translated from Finnish - Grandfather Koli, the highest mountain in North Karelia(354 meters, 253 meters above the water surface, Lake Pielinen). I have never seen such firs. Like fantastic sculptures... they look like tall, melted candles. Only huge ones. Covered in snow, completely white. Sometimes spruces sway and then it seems that they are alive ...
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By some miracle, the snow does not fall from the branches ... at all ... it seems to be glued. It's hard to imagine that every tree has... three tons of snow... a whole truckload. A winter fairy tale .... To finally believe in a fairy tale, you need to add to the picture a white and prickly, spruce forest on a slope, under which there is an incredible lake. Like a sea bay... And hundreds of islands, like stones scattered in a Japanese garden. Big and small ... tiny ... How many of them - no one counts ...
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Curiosity made me look at Wikipedia. There are more than 1200 islands. It is difficult to imagine, to count ... hardly ... but you can see this miracle ... Lake Pielinen is 120 kilometers long and 40 kilometers wide. From the islands, on pink ice, the low January sun casts incredibly long blue shadows. And yet ... silence, setting the body for peace and tranquility. With nature, the world, yourself.
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Ukko-Koli - national park, in which the first slope for downhill and slalom appeared already in 1938. The park is almost untouched by civilization, although it received such a status relatively recently - in 1991. Here, not only trees are protected, but also the landscape, so the ski slopes laid in the reserved forest, on the slopes, are made in such a way as to preserve the existing relief.
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As a result, very interesting routes turned out, winding and with a variable slope, both longitudinal and transverse. That is, if you make sections along the slope and draw their outline on paper, you will get waves. Like a swing. You accelerate, you take off. At the top point, unloading, change of edge ... A lot of fun. The Association of Finnish Ski Centers recognized the resort as the Ski Center of the Year 2013.
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The panorama of the winter forest seems to stick to the window. They say that it was this view that inspired Jean Sibelius, and he ordered a piano to be brought to Koli and .... inspired to play music on it ... setting the instrument on top of the hill (isn't it from here - "piano in the bushes"?). Is it true or legend, who's to say? But it is absolutely certain that among the numerous works of Sibelius there is an overture "Karelia" (1893). Why not?
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With views like this, yes, on the border of a national park... it's hard to imagine a better place for a hotel. Under the windows of the route and the upper station of the armchair. Stylish hotel. Everything is simple and unobtrusive, without architectural excesses, completely, in the concept of Scandinavian design. Simple, comfortable, spacious. Restrained, dark color of the facades, not in conflict with the surrounding nature, glass, wood. Comfortable rooms.
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Restaurant with a wonderful view. Large windows, thanks to which the interiors are open to the forest. Breakfast is like a picnic in the forest.
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If you tell someone from Finns that you have been to Koli, they will probably ask you .... have you been to the spa? In a country where you can’t surprise anyone with a sauna, or rather, you can only surprise with its absence, the question can alert you ... but if you, suddenly, weren’t in this spa ... but if you were there ... the question will not surprise absolutely... The category is not to be missed.
Koli Relax Spa, at Break Sokos Hotel Koli. The ticket is 40 euros, if you are alone. If "dad, mom, son, dog"... oops another son (or daughter), up to 12 years old (with a dog, still not allowed) you are entitled to a family ticket. 80 euros for four... But... after 4 p.m., the sauna can only be used by adults (over 18).
You will be handed a full basket, like the one that Little Red Riding Hood had, only instead of cakes, there will be a beauty kit ... let's call it that ... a bunch of numbered plastic bottles and bags ... and a plan - a spa guide ... with instructions for the use of these vials, in which place and how they should be used correctly.
The spa has three saunas.
Fire (Tilu) is the hottest. This is a classic Finnish sauna, with a temperature of 80 degrees.
Stone (Kivi) - aromatic sauna, 60-70 degrees.
Water (Vesi) - wet Turkish bath, 40-50 degrees.
Several pools and jacuzzis, with different water temperatures, from ice to hot - in those jacuzzis that are located on the outdoor terrace. I must say that a cap that you can take to the spa is very useful in a hot bath, in the open, frosty air.
There is also a music pool. It seems that the pool is like a pool, what is musical in it is not immediately clear. But, you should lie down in the water... so that the water closes your ears and you can hear the music under the water.
Aromatic showers with tropical showers and May rain, and a relaxation area with fruit bowls and tea. From here you can sit in a sun lounger and admire the surrounding landscape.
However, the entire spa is exposed to the national park with glazing from floor to ceiling. The doors of the saunas are also made of glass, and this is precisely the main idea - pleasing the body, contemplating the beauty of North Karelia ... practically without leaving the bathhouse.
The interior is stylish and truly chic. Natural stone, dark wood, soft light. Not without traditional techniques, with an emphasized texture of the material, for example, in the decoration, natural wooden shingles were used, which are used in the device of blood in old rural houses.
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Snowshoeing is reminiscent of summer mountain hiking. Basically, it's a walk. Snowshoes are similar to ordinary skis, very conditionally. You can’t glide like on skis, you can only walk on them.
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Short and very wide, so as not to fall through the snow. The heel is free, the toe of the boot is fixed. A special technique, due to the position of the heel, allows you to climb uphill (as if on toes) or go down without slipping. In the hands of ski poles.
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Three marked routes: 1.5 km, 3 and 4 km, pass through the forest, with access to high viewpoints, on the hills of Ukko-Akka and Paha-Koli, from where a fantastically beautiful panorama of the lake and the national park opens.
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There are plenty of options for active winter entertainment that will make your holiday in Koli rich:
- cross-country skiing - the total length of tracks for classic and skating is about 60 km, including a 25 km illuminated track, in one direction, from Loma-Koli to Kopravaaru, it is the longest in Finland. (Ski map http://issuu.com/koli.fi/docs/kolin_lat ukartta)
- Alpine skiing and snowboarding. Two resorts (Loma-Koli and Ukko-Koli), with pistes, lifts and snowparks.
- walks on snowshoes, along picturesque routes of varying degrees of difficulty and length.
- snowmobiles, both on rough terrain and on the ice of the lake.
- dog sledding with a husky.
- horseback riding.
- fishing. Well, what is Finland, without this national identity? By the way, fresh salmon, hot smoked, unusually tasty.
- peat sauna
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Ski slopes:
Ukko-Koli trails in the Koli National Park.
6 pistes, black, red and blue, of which 2 pistes are illuminated.
1 chair lift, 2 - anchor type.
The longest run is 1500 meters. The maximum drop is 230 meters.
Rental, ski equipment shop, ski school, restaurant, first aid station.
Loma-Koli, 12 kilometers from Ukko-Koli, shared ski pass.
6 slopes (including 2 children's slopes) black, red, blue. All trails are lit.
2 snowparks (including junior)
4 lifts.
Rental, ski school, restaurant, first aid station.
Campfire site, Child's world", toboggan run.
Camping.
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Skating, in the 2014 season - until April 21. They say that until that time there will be snow on tall spruces. The cost of a ski pass for 1 day, for adults - 37 euros, for children under 12 years old - 26 euros. children under 7 years old - free of charge. Depending on the number of days, the price varies. One ski pass is valid in both Ukko-Koli and Loma-Koli.
The most detailed and full information can be found on the Kolya website. The menu is in Russian. It must be said that inscriptions in Russian are often found in Finland.
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Distance from St. Petersburg - 480 km.
From Moscow - 1,175 km.
For a trip by car, the Finns are advised to install an engine crankcase heater on the car.
From the airport or railway station Joensuu -70 km. From here you can get to Koli by taxi (25 euros) or by bus (15 euros, round trip). All details and options can be viewed on the website (for example, the path along the longest ice road in Europe (7 km) - from Vuonislahti. Or by boat on the lake, in summer).
slope addresses:
Ukko-Koli (Ukko-Koli)
- Rantatie 27Loma-Koli
- Hakinniementie 14
GPS Ukko-Koli 63°05"47.8"N 29°48"17.7"E
(63.0966033N 29.8049212E)
There is a danger that from the surrounding beauty, you can completely forget about skiing :-)
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Sergei Mukhin
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Helpful information
Resort description:
Koli is a wonderful city and resort located in the eastern part of Finland. This is a combination of fabulous natural landscapes, with tourist and recreational activities. Koli is a chic ski center in North Karelia, it includes two resorts Ukko Koli and Loma Koli, although they are somewhat distant from each other. Incredible landscapes of hills, centuries-old forests and lakes make the city attractive for recreation both in winter and summer.
The ski resorts are more than a hundred years old, they occupy a huge area of the Koli National Natural Park, the slopes of both resorts are great for any kind of skiing, the Ukko Koli slopes are especially tempting, the steepness, the number of black and blue slopes attract lovers of special extreme sports, many snowboarders come here every year . Loma Koli has gentler slopes, especially suitable for skiing with children, however, both resorts are not only skiing, but also a bewitching panorama of the surroundings of the Koli Park, which are wonderfully visible from the tops of the mountains. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, in winter you can ride dog sleds, this is an unforgettable pleasure and a lot of positive. You can also just go for a walk around the neighborhood on skis or snowshoes.
Also in the park is the beautiful Lake Pielinen, nature itself has created several heights in the park, where you can admire these beauties from 250m. In summer, you can have a wonderful time here hiking on mountain bikes, there is also a kayaking service, and many tourist excursions are organized.
These places previously and now attract many artists, here you can buy canvases painted in oils and watercolors in memory of the rest.
In the village of Juuka there is a stone museum, this area is replete with a variety of rocks, all kinds and the most bizarre forms are collected here.
It should be noted that Koli is maximally located for receiving tourists, the infrastructure is set up for maximum comfort, in the evening you can relax in numerous restaurants rich in folk cuisine, there are bars and cafes, night discos and other places of entertainment.
How to get there:
You can get to the Koli resort: by plane Moscow-Helsinki, then we transfer to the flight Helsinki - Kuopio (or Joensuu) (about 50 minutes), then transfer Kuopio - Koli (about an hour).
Auto: it is very easy to get to Koli by car - you need to drive along highway No. 6 all the time, then turn once deep into the forest and in 15 minutes you are already at the resort.
St. Petersburg - Vyborg - Cowberry - border
border - Lappeenranta, route number 13.
Lappeenranta - Joensuu - Kolinportti, track number 6.
Behind the Neste gas station, after the Koli sign, turn right onto road 504.
After 9 km after the turn, the village of Koli and after another 8 km, the resort of Loma-Koli.
Resort Ukko-Koli – turn right from Koli, drive 3 km.
Flight time from Moscow: 2
Ski slopes
You can ride in Koli on two mountains, they are located about eight kilometers from each other. Amateurs choose the highest slopes in Finland, Ukko-Koli, for beginners, the easiest slopes of Loma-Koli.
These slopes, together with the snow park, offer tourists twelve pistes of various levels. This resort has special points for renting skis, for skiing from the mountains, various ski schools. Here are the highest slopes in the south in Finland.
6 slopes for skiing are considered the highest in the south of Finland, the maximum height difference here is two hundred and thirty meters, the longest descent is two kilometers. Various skiing trips can be started from the Koli Hotel. The slopes with five slopes are very small and suitable for children and for those who are just starting to ride, the length of the slopes is one and a half kilometers, the height difference is a maximum of one hundred and forty-five meters.
In the cities of Finland, bus service is well developed. There are also international routes to the border Russia, Sweden, Norway. The distance from Sanki-Petersburg to Helsinki is four hundred kilometers, and from Murmansk to Rovaniemi - four hundred and sixty.
It is unlikely that you will be able to catch a taxi on the street, this is not common here. Usually a taxi is taken at the parking lot or called by phone. The taxi has an electronic counter with a printer. Depending on the time of day, the tariff differs, in most cases it is possible to pay with a credit card.
You can also rent a car, for this you will need to present a driver's license, the driver must have a driving experience of at least one year, not younger than nineteen to twenty-four years. You will need to pay a deposit, which depends on the cost of the rental.
Trains operate in the suburbs. Children under six years of age can ride for free, children between the ages of six and seventeen have a fifty percent discount; There are also "family discounts". People over the age of sixty-five also have a fifty percent discount. The opportunity to travel on the Finnish railway for three, five or ten days gives the passport "Finrailpass".
Hike or ski through the rocky hills of Koli Park and you'll understand why artists and nature lovers alike draw inspiration from these magnificent views that capture the essence of the Finnish lake landscape.
In the Koli Park, part of the beautiful Lake District of Eastern Finland, a chain of wooded hills rises above the crystal clear waters of Lake Pielinen. The hills of the Koli Park consist of rocks that are perhaps the most ancient in the world. The crystalline quartzite found here was formed over two billion years ago in the heart of an ancient mountain range that was taller than the current Himalayas.
Koli Park has a large number of hiking trails. Amazing views open from the crest of the ridge. Climb to the Ukko-Koli (Grandfather Koli, Ukko-Koli) and Akka-Koli (Baba Koli, Akka-Koli) observation decks, which offer stunning views of the lake, or go down any of the forested slopes to the quiet lake shores.
In summer, a car ferry runs across the lake towards Lieksa. You can also rent a kayak or rowing boat. In winter, the snow-covered hillsides of Koli Park are great place for cross-country skiing (cross-country), downhill skiing (downhill) and snowshoeing.
flowering meadows
In the heart of the dense forests of Koli Park, there are several old pastures and meadows that play an important role in preserving the traditional local ways of farming and breeding livestock. The forest was deliberately burned in several places to clear fields, as was done in the old days when slash-and-burn agriculture was widespread in Eastern Finland.
Get to know the forest properly - stay in the park for the night. Accommodation options are varied, from a mountaintop hotel and picturesque log cabins to free-of-charge campgrounds dotted through the woods. Walking through the forest, observe the life of forest dwellers. On the way you can meet a lot of animals from a tiny mouse to a huge elk.
In the information and reference center you can learn a lot of interesting things about the geology, nature and history of the Koli National Park. At the end of the 19th century, Finnish romantic artists came here to capture the surrounding landscapes on their canvases. Archaeological finds indicate that in the Stone Age, the ancient people who lived in Finland chose these difficult places for ritual sacrifices.
While in this part of Eastern Finland, don't forget to take a look at the Ruunaa rapids. This is a very impressive sight.
Address, opening hours, how to get there
- Kolin kansallispuisto
- Address: Kolin Kansallispuisto, Suomi 123 4567
- Coordinates: 63.063359 , 29.844246 http://site/crop_t/200/150/images/sights/438_11.jpg
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Ski lovers have long included Finland among the popular resort destinations. The country, located in the north of Europe, is ready to provide all conditions for outdoor activities. Among the most visited places by skiers is the Koli resort.
The picturesque place is located in eastern Finland. It opened for vacationers in 1991 and now annually receives up to 100,000 tourists from all over the world. The unique natural attractions of the country are located on an area of 45 km². In the park, visitors will see the highest point in Southern Finland - Mount Ukko-Koli. From a height of 347 meters overlooking the fourth largest lake in Finland - Pielinen.
The park is often chosen for hiking. Tourists enjoy the green hills and the clear water of the lakes. The place is famous for its natural beauties - the famous gorge Pirunkirkko or "Church of the Devil". It is the longest natural cave in Finland.
The park is open to visitors all year round. Walking around Koli will help you relax from the bustle of the city and enjoy the beauty of untouched nature. Every year, tourists choose a place for family vacations.
There are many activities for children and adults to choose from:
- fishing;
- dog sledding;
- horse riding;
- hiking trips;
- skiing, sledding, snowboarding.
Among outdoor enthusiasts, there is a popular local ski resort of the same name. It consists of two separate centers - Loma-Koli and Ukko-Koli. They are located 5 km from each other.
Characteristics of tracks and slopes
The ski resort has been operating for over 75 years. Since 1938, its tracks and slopes have welcomed athletes. There are options for beginners and experienced skiers.
A total of two ski centers 10 slopes and 12 pistes, of which:
- 6 slopes with artificial snow in the center of Ukko-Koli, 2 illuminated;
- 4 slopes on the territory of Loma-Koli, 3 illuminated;
- snowboard - 740 m track in the center of Loma-Koli;
- 60 km of cross-country skiing trails.
The maximum length of the descent is 1.5 km. The elevation difference is 230 m. In Ukko-Koli there is a Black track - one of the most difficult in Finland.
The organizers of the resort have thought of a special towing lift for beginners. In total, the resort has 7 drag lifts, 3 in Ukko-Koli and 4 in Lomo-Koli.
Prices for equipment rental and lift
The price of the lift depends on the number of days planned in the ski resort. The more time you devote to skiing, the cheaper the cost of one climb. One-time adult ticket for an hour costs 5 euro, children's 3 euros.
Ski pass prices:
Best buy to buy discount cards! For couples with children, it is economical to buy a family ticket! Young visitors under 7 years old and seniors over 70 years old enter for free!
A family ticket with an S-Etukortti 94 card costs 110 euros for the whole day.
If necessary, you can rent equipment at the resort. The rental price will also depend on the time. Minimum rental time 1 hour will cost 20 euro.
Equipment rental prices:
It is most advantageous to purchase the whole set for a day for 37 euros!
The resort has a contactless SkiData KeyCard system. It allows you to accelerate the ascent to the slopes. You upload it yourself convenient amount tickets. Card cost - 6 euro.
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Hotels in Koli
The ski resort is located near the city of Joensuu. Travel time from it to the slopes is 1 hour. Here, tourists will choose a hotel that is suitable for the cost and number of stars.
Sokos Hotel Koli
For those who are not ready to spend even minutes on the road, it will do. It is located right in the park. It is easily accessible by skiing down the slope.
The rooms are equipped with everything you need:
- separate bathroom;
- TV;
- kettle;
- bath accessories
Price for two adults per day 8549 rubles And 7203 rubles for one. The price includes breakfast.